Studio Apartment Rent in Lakeside, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lakeside, California as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $2,203 and +44% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lakeside
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lakeside
Compare Lakeside's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lakeside.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lakeside |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,923 | +$63 (+3%) |
| Santee, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,010 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Poway, CA | 10.2 mi | $2,150 | +$290 (+16%) |
| Ramona, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,070 | +$210 (+11%) |
| La Mesa, CA | 12.6 mi | $1,995 | +$135 (+7%) |
| Alpine, CA | 14.3 mi | $2,040 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Spring Valley, CA | 14.4 mi | $1,760 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 15.6 mi | $1,760 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Bonita, CA | 18.9 mi | $2,260 | +$400 (+22%) |
| Escondido, CA | 19.9 mi | $2,058 | +$198 (+11%) |
| Chula Vista, CA | 20.4 mi | $2,626 | +$766 (+41%) |
| National City, CA | 21.6 mi | $1,600 | $-260 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Lakeside — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lakeside?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lakeside, California is $1,860 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $2,203.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lakeside?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lakeside expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lakeside's studio median of $1,860 is +44% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lakeside rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Lakeside ranks #157 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lakeside?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Spring Valley ($1,760), Lemon Grove ($1,760), National City ($1,600).